HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS STARTALK Chinese Language After-School Virtual Program
September 27th, 2021
The HCPSS STARTALK Pilot Chinese Language After-School Program offers a free, 15-week immersion program for current 7th and 8th grade students interested in learning the language and culture of China. Enrollment will be handled through a lottery system because space in the program is limited. To enter a child/children in the enrollment lottery process, parents/guardians must submit an enrollment request via HCPSS Connect
Instructional Supports During Quarantine and Health/Safety Updates, Sept. 24, 2021
September 24th, 2021
Beginning the week of September 27, the HCPSS Evening School program will offer virtual grade-level academic support sessions for eligible elementary and middle school students who must quarantine or who are struggling academically. Schools will contact the families of students designated as eligible to participate. Parents also may request that their child participate by contacting the school principal.
FARMs Participation Supports Title I Schools
September 23rd, 2021
Many HCPSS families are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program, which provides children with a wide range of benefits including free or discounted college tuition, testing and application fees, academic and athletic program fees and many others in addition to free or discounted meals. Moreover, FARMs participation rates directly impact schools’ eligibility to receive valuable federal Title I funding, which provides resources that play a key role in student success.
New GHS Mural Aims to Inspire Athletes, Enhance School Grounds
September 22nd, 2021
Note: this text is unedited. By Kara Rivenbark, Glenelg High School senior The idea for the mural sprang up during a normal day of track practice. My friends, Sierra and Dayna Rohmann, and I were doing a workout on the track, where we happened to be looking at the long grey wall beside us. A […]
Mt. Hebron HS Football Players Team Up with Waverly ES Students to Inspire Success
September 20th, 2021
Through a new partnership, Mt. Hebron High School football players are building relationships with Waverly Elementary School students, providing academic support as well as mentorship.
SpeakUp HoCo! Events, 2021-2022
September 20th, 2021
SpeakUp HoCo! invites high school students to “talk about what matters to you”, including discussions on how to create relationships and thriving communities across cultural and racial divisions. Participants practice dialogue and facilitation skills, make podcasts, take part in trainings and more.
Health and Safety Updates and Reminders, Sept. 17, 2021
September 17th, 2021
Health and safety updates and reminders include information on instructional supports during quarantine, daily health checks, the HCPSS COVID-19 dashboard, in-school COVID testing, and the staff vaccination/testing program.
Winter Clothing Drives Benefit HCPSS Students
September 15th, 2021
HCPSS partners Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the MultiService Center are sponsoring winter clothing drives this fall. Donations are currently being accepted at the dates and locations below. Any family in need may pick up donated items, with no registration or proof of need required. The coat drives benefit families served by the HCPSS Pupil Personnel Services office.
Update on Installation of HEPA Filters and Outdoor Tents, Sept. 15, 2021
September 15th, 2021
HCPSS is acquiring and installing HEPA air filter units in all classrooms, and tents to increase outdoor dining spaces at all elementary schools. Vendor delivery of all tents is expected by September 24, 2021 and will be installed as soon as possible at elementary schools in order of their school capacity utilization, beginning with the most densely populated schools.
HCPSS & The Council of Elders 2021-2022 Virtual Community Academy Workshops
September 13th, 2021
The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System have partnered to sponsor a 2021–22 parent workshop series.